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Helmsman Ale House

Helmsman Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (626) • $$

Bianca D. "We loved this place! My family & I came on a Monday (in July) around 3:45. We found parking very easily and got sat right away. The servers were super nice and checked on us multiple times throughout our time there. My family got a few drinks and we all got some food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich (5/5 stars) with sweet potato fries (4/5 stars) and my boyfriend got the wings (5/5 stars) with garlic fries (5/5 stars). We also got fried pickles (4/5 stars). The place itself is very relaxing during the day; it's a perfect spot to go after a beach day. They also have outdoor seating which I want to try next time. Thankfully the outdoor seating is shaded which makes for a perfect lunch. They also have darts to play which hopefully I can learn how to play!"

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Hangar 24 Orange County

Hangar 24 Orange County

★★★★☆ 3.9 (542) • $$

Stacie N. "Restaurant and brewery located in the middle of a business plaza with paid gated outdoor parking and a structured parking building. But your ticket came be validated!The restaurant is indoor and separated from most of the seating area. There are some indoor seatings but the majority of seatings are outdoor with heaters and a fireplace seating area. However, i felt like there wasn't enough heaters for all the tables. Our hockey team took up 2 tables by the fireplace as well as the high tables next to it and there was only 1 heater available there. My family and I came last night for a hockey team dinner along with meeting up some family here as well to kill 2 birds with one stone. We ordered the food and drinks/alcohol inside and picked up the food outdoors at the tent.My family of 4 ordered the following:1. Philly cheesesteak: Small sandwich w/ fries. Meat was really flavorful, not salty, and tender, not dried. 2. BLT sandwich: BIG sandwich but very delish! 3. Classic American Burger: My 12yo says it was good! He says the patty was moist and not dry. 4. Mini Boss cheeseburger w/ add on of veggies as there are no veggies (kids menu). Same size as Classic American Burger without veggies, so I added the lettuce and tomatoes to the sandwich for my 9yo.The staff within the restaurant and outside were all very polite and friendly. The service provided was amazing. I would definitely return in the future when we are in town.The outdoor area is really spacious and a great place for kids & adults! They also have artificial grass areas for kids to roll on and corn holes to play with. There was a live band playing last night and they were really good! It's definitely a great place for social gatherings. The staff within the restaurant and outside were all very polite and friendly. The service provided was amazing. I would definitely return in the future when we are in town."

Huntington Beach Beer Co.

Huntington Beach Beer Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (766) • $$

Jocelyn E. "We decided after walking around to eat here and shared a pizza.We did the half half for $19 and picked the bbq and Thai chicken, it actually wasn't bad ! The pizza is thin crust but has so much on each slice, the pizza was delicious.It's a nice spot to hangout and sit near the window to people/ car watch since everyone has such interesting cars in Huntington Beach."

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Lone Wolf Brewing

Lone Wolf Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (436) • $$

Vivian R. "Large and spacious brewery with good sports viewing nearly everywhere you sit. The beer selection was only so-so but the wine was surprisingly decent and we loved the food! Good burgers, pizza, and plenty of kids menu options. The fried pickles were the unexpected favorite. A great balance of tart pickle and tasty crunchy fried batter which was actually flavorful instead of just an over fried bland batter. Service was friendly and seems great for families."

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Recent Reviews for Breweries Restaurants

Anh H.

★★★★☆

Nov 15, 2024


Surprisingly so good for American bar food! I came here for Sunday football. They have a lot of great deals throughout the entire week. (For example, $.99 wing Wednesday) My favorite Sunday deal was the Jameson boiler. $13 for a shot of Jameson and choice of their house beer all day long. Such a steal! I'm used to paying $13 for a shot of Jameson alone at most bars in Newport.The bar wasn't too packed on a Sunday. We walked in and grabbed our own table. Service was pretty quick. Not sure if this bar is considered a Niners bar because that was the only game the sound was on for.FOOD*Everything was made so fresh to order!- Wings 5/5: So crispy and steaming hot. Ordered the lemon pepper with a side of buffalo. Wing sizes were large and juicy. They also had a promo or $25 for 25 wings. - Onion Rings 4/5: Battered perfectly. Served hot and crispy.- Tenders 3/5: The tenders were ok. Too battered for my liking.- Chicken & Avocado Wrap 4/5: Decently sized and all the ingredients tasted fresh. We paid extra for the garlic fries and so worth. Only complaint I have here is the pricing was a bit steep. $18 before the garlic fries surcharge.- Smash Burger 3/5: A little dry & tasteless. Definitely missing a good sauce.I would definitely come back throughout the week to try out their daily specials.

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Madeline S.

★★★★★

Feb 18, 2025


Hangar 24 has a great space with tons of cool spots to hangout, drink and eat! Their giant pretzel is my absolute favorite! I also love all the events they have, like trivia nights, singles karaoke, swing/line dancing, and tons more. The parking can be a bit tight, but they have a few lots. They also validate as well! I highly recommend checking them out. It's an all around good time!

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Cooper C.

★★★★★

Jul 26, 2023


Love this place! Such good food and amazing friendly service. Really good range of options on the menu. The pizza is great. The pastas were really good too. Pretzel sticks were pretty salty but a great bake on them. The only thing that was sub-par were the wings, not enough lemon pepper seasoning.The ambiance and view on the patio make a really fun beach atmosphere. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely be back.

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Brian S.

★★★☆☆

Feb 12, 2025


"Brewing" is in the name. That's a strong hint. Don't stray from their beer and ale. The food here is not only *not* an attraction, it is to be avoided. The food isn't bad, per se, it just isn't anything special. The food itself is mediocre and portions are small compared to this brewhouse's competitors. I've tried items from their dinner menu, and I've been disappointed every time. The beer and ale, on the other hand, are quite good. Not the best available, but good nevertheless. Compared to their food, their beverages are stand-outs. I've only tried maybe 5 or 6 different bespoke brews of theirs, and each have been special, with tastes, body, & finish different than other specialty brews from similar establishments. Indeed, I've had better. Much better. Regardless, the brews from Lone Wolf Brewing stand on their own, and are recommended in their own right. Just don't order an accompanying food item unless you're famished, or in that special, late at night, will-eat-anything mood.

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Jenny J.

★★★★☆

Jun 9, 2024


Came here on a whim and was NOT disappointed at all. Walking in made me feel comfortable and proud to be an American. The patches on the wall made my boyfriend and I feel appreciated. We were only there for about 30 mins and the kitchen was closing, but we had the tater tots and they were delicious. Their beer selection was also pretty good. We highly recommend this place!! Given that it's Veteran owned and operated, they show love to first responders!

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Reese J.

★★★★☆

Dec 26, 2024


This Karl Strauss location is close to the Nordstrom Rack location off the 405 fwy. There's plenty of parking directly up front. We came during the week during lunch and we got seated right away. Ambiance was casual, restrooms are in the back and are clean and customer service, Satchel, was amazingly attentive, great vibes, great attitude!We ordered the Ahi Poke Nachos, Old Bay Calamari and a burger that isn't pictured. The Ahi Poke Nachos totally hit the spot and the serving size was so big I had it as my entree. I would definitely recommend!

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All-American Brew Works

All-American Brew Works

★★★★★ 4.7 (197) • $$

James C. "One the best things about moving to our new office here is this awesome place. They have some awesome sandwiches along with a great selection of craft beers! My favorite being F-14 Tomcat, the best turkey club I have ever had. Lucky me I can just walk here anytime and not only enjoy their sandwiches for lunch, but enjoy trying their beers anytime, all the time! Even though I always take my sandwiches to the office, the service has always been great with a big smile every time. This is a Veteran owned establishment that know what they are doing. Haven't tried their once in awhile bbq's but looking forward to it. If you're in Anaheim hills or Yorba and looking for a great sandwich and craft beer place, I highly recommend this place."

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Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

Ki R. "We were a party of 12 people, so we sat outside on the patio. And watched the Saturday football wildcard games. Our server was great and very friendly. The servers are trained to call everyone friend. The beers are great and the food is good too. Although, we had a hiccup with the two orders of house made sausages. Both were undercooked and were a little pink inside. One of the servers said it has happened before. However, she said that they are fully cooked. It may be because of the sodium nitrites (curing salt) that they appear pink inside. Anyway, we started with a few appetizers tuna tartar w/wonton chips, fries, and brussell sprouts. Then most of the party ordered burgers and turkey burgers. A couple of people had the pork chops. It wasn't packed and that busy, but, it was great to have the patio by ourselves."

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